Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund Act

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(410 ILCS 410/1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6901)

Sec. 1. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6902)

Sec. 2. Contributions on tax returns. Each individual taxpayer required to file a return pursuant to the Illinois Income Tax Act desiring to contribute to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund may do so by stating the amount of such contribution (not less than $1) on such return. This Section shall not apply to an amended return.

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6903)

Sec. 3. Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund.

(a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund, a special fund in the State Treasury.

(b) The Department of Public Health shall deposit any donations received for the program created pursuant to this Act in the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund.

(c) The General Assembly may appropriate moneys in the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund to the Department of Public Health for the purpose of complying with the requirements under Section 3.2 of this Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20; 101-609, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/3.1)

Sec. 3.1. Dementia Coordinator.

(a) The full-time position of Dementia Coordinator is created within the Department of Public Health. The Dementia Coordinator shall be funded out of the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund. The Dementia Coordinator is responsible only for activities associated with and relevant to the successful implementation of the State of Illinois Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, including, but not limited to:

  • (1) coordinating quality dementia services in the State to ensure dementia capability;
  • (2) using dementia-related data to coordinate with the Department to improve public health outcomes;
  • (3) increasing awareness and creating dementia-specific training;
  • (4) providing access to quality coordinated care for individuals with dementia in the most integrated setting available;
  • (5) establishing and maintaining relationships with other agencies and organizations within the State in order to meet the needs of the affected population and prevent duplication of services;
  • (6) identifying and managing grants to assist in the funding of the position of Dementia Coordinator and other programs and services to assist Illinois in becoming dementia-capable;
  • (7) working with the Department's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Coordinator and the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee in identifying available funds to execute appropriate modules for critical data collection and research, if and when necessary; moneys appropriated to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund may be considered;
  • (8) building and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments and organizations to ensure coordination between and the support of dementia services;
  • (9) maintaining and applying knowledge of current developments and trends in the assigned area of expertise by reading appropriate journals, books, and other professional literature, and attending related conferences, seminars, and trainings;
  • (10) providing support for the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee's activities, including co-drafting the State plan; and
  • (11) compiling and publishing an annual report on the state of dementia care in Illinois, including, but not limited to, the status of Illinois in becoming a dementia-capable state.

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/3.2)

Sec. 3.2. Use of moneys in the Fund. Moneys in the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund shall be used by the Department of Public Health to cover costs associated with this Act, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • (1) salary and benefits for the full-time position of Dementia Coordinator within the Department;
  • (2) other expenses contingent with the responsibilities of the Dementia Coordinator, including, but not limited to, travel and professional development opportunities;
  • (3) if funding is available after supporting activities under paragraphs (1) and (2), executing appropriate modules of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and otherwise administering relevant data collection; and
  • (4) if funding is available after supporting activities under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), implementing recommendations outlined in the Alzheimer's Disease State Plan. (Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20; 101-609, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/3.3)

Sec. 3.3. Administrative support. The Department of Public Health shall be responsible for providing the Dementia Coordinator with work space, supplies, and other administrative office materials, as needed, through existing resources and not with moneys from the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund.

(Source: P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)

 

(410 ILCS 410/4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6904)

Sec. 4. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 84-324. Repealed by P.A. 101-588, eff. 1-1-20.)


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